Jerry McDonald, of MediaNews, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin has not ruled out the possibility of QB Andrew Walter starting for the team in 2007. Walter is currently the only experienced quarterback on the team's roster with the departure of QB Aaron Brooks and QB Marques Tuiasosopo about to become an unrestricted free agent. "Obviously there are some other things that we have to look into, with the draft coming up and free agency...but we're very excited about Andrew and we think he's going to be a very good quarterback," Kiffin said. "We don't need to figure out a starting quarterback today. Obviously, there's a lot of tools there that excite us about him, and he'll get a shot."

Josh Dubow, of the Associated Press, reports Oakland Raiders QB Aaron Brooks questioned Monday, Dec. 18, his decision to have signed with the team during the offseason, stating his frustration over the team's struggling offense. "You see other issues across the board, as far as offensively is concerned that make you think ... What have I got into? ... it's been tough. A lot of time I've been biting that fist of mine," Brooks said.

The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders QB Aaron Brooks was replaced by QB Andrew Walter during the Week 15 game. Brooks completed 11 of 19 passes for 98 yards with one interception. Head coach Art Shell was looking for something to spark the offense and he decided to put Walter in the game. "I didn't like it. I thought it was bad timing. I didn't see any reason why I should have come out. But it was not my decision," Brooks said. Walter completed 14 of 20 passes for 131 yards with two interceptions.

Oakland Raiders QB Aaron Brooks (shoulder) practiced Friday, Nov. 17, and he may start in Week 11. Head coach Art Shell has not stated who will start this week, but it is thought Brooks will get the nod.

Oakland Raiders QB Aaron Brooks (heel) practiced Wednesday, Nov. 15, and is probable for Week 11. Brooks split reps with QB Andrew Walter during practice and head coach At Shell said he might not name a starter until Sunday, Nov. 19.

Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders QB Aaron Brooks (pectoral) says he is available for a return to the starting lineup, though head coach Art Shell has not yet committed to Brooks as the team's starting quarterback. "I expect coach (Art Shell) to make the right decision," Brooks said. "I've informed him where I'm at. It will probably be until the middle of the week until they make that decision."

The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders head coach Art Shell took issue with QB Andrew Walter's criticisms of the team's offense. Shell is considering a switch back to QB Aaron Brooks as the starting quarterback. Walter said there was not enough "depth" in offensive coordinator Tom Walsh's playbook, the offense was too predictable and the team needs to utilize more quick-developing plays than five- and seven-step drops. Shell said, "You have to be accountable for what you do. To start making statements about what's in and what's not in, then you need to take a hard look at what's there. Obviously, I don't want to get into a contest with a young man but for him to come out and say those things, (that's) totally off-base as far as I'm concerned."

Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders QB Aaron Brooks (pectoral) has been cleared to begin practicing in full-squad drills for the first time since he sustained a strained pectoral muscle Sept. 17.

Oakland Raiders head coach Art Shell said during his press conference Monday, Oct. 30, QB Andrew Walter will remain the team's starting quarterback, even though QB Aaron Brooks (pectoral) could return to practice this week. Brooks will have to show he is capable of making all the throws necessary before he can be considered for the starting job.